1. Why is Ranofer so bothered by anyone seeing that his half brother beats him?- He thinks that if he tells anyone or let anyone see the marks and scars, Gebu might beat him more.
2. How did Ranofer suspect Ibni was stealing from the goldsmith?- Everytime he came over gold went missing.
3. Why does Ranofer not want to tell anyone his suspicions? What would you do in his situation?-He thinks he doesn't have enough proof, I would gather enough proof and than show it to whoever is in Charge, or whoever I can trust.
4. What types of artisan did Thebes boast- A well-trained worker who is good at trades.
5. Why were the workshops and laboratories on the western bank called the City of the Dead?- It was where most of the cemeteries are located.
6. How does Ranofer monitor when its time to change activities when working with gold?- so he understands how to do it correctly without getting punished.
7. How were the poor dead buried, compared to artisans?- The poor was just placed in a coffin and put into the ground, while the others where put into a coffin with gems, and rocks, than placed into the ground.
8. Why does Ranofer bring an offering to his father’s tomb?- The ancient Egyptians' attitude towards death was influenced by their belief in immortality. They regarded death as a temporary interruption, rather than the cessation of life. To ensure the continuity of life after death, people paid homage to the gods, both during and after their life on earth.
9. Why were tomb robbers despised?- It is bad to steal from the dead, how would you feel if you died and someone robbed your grave?
9. Why were tomb robbers despised?- It is bad to steal from the dead, how would you feel if you died and someone robbed your grave?
10. What do you think papyrus was used for?- The ancient Egyptians used papyrus to make paper, baskets, sandals, mats, rope, blankets, tables, chairs, mattresses, medicine, perfume, food, and clothes. Truly, papyrus was an important "gift of the Nile". They even tried to ake boats out of papyrus, but that did not work very well. Papyrus absorbs water.
11. Why did Egyptians not travel abroad at night?- passport control to the buying power of the dollar
11. Why did Egyptians not travel abroad at night?- passport control to the buying power of the dollar
12. Why does Ranofer dislike the stone cutting shop?- Is it always musty and filled with chunks of stone everywhere
13. Why would Gebu constantly change the shopworkers?- to see if any of them are stealing the gold
14. How does the changing seasons affect work at the stonecutting shop?- because sometimes the stone tools, might melt, or even freeze
15. Why does Ranofer not want to accept Hequet’s food and why does Hequet want Ranofer to take some?- Ranofer thinks that the food is poisoned, but Hequet Wants him to eat it because he is getting skinny and hasn't eaten in a while.
16. Would you give Ranofer hope in this chapter?- Yes, I believe he deserves to get all of the luck he deserves.
17. What happens to Ranofer’s day dreams as his visit to Zau approaches? - they get creepier and creepier
18. Why does Zau offer to take on Ranofer as a pupil for no money?- HE Wants him to have a good education
19. What promise does the Ancient extract from Ranofer? - Ranofer was eaves-dropping on them so he knows about the promise
20. Why does the rising of the Nile cause everyone’s demeanor to rise?- They are scared about it flooding.
21. Why could Ranofer not imagine Gebu sneaking into rich men’s houses?- Because Gebu is Rich Himself.
22. Why was the street so scary after dark?- Because thats when the evil spirits come to earth.
23. Describe the golden goblet.- Its a goblet made of gold.
24. Why must Ranofer have the goblet as evidence before he can accuse Gebu of tomb raiding?- Because it was stolen from a tomb itself.
25. Describe how Ranofer patched the scarab seal.- He put a hole through it, than a string through the hole, than turned it into a necklace.
26. Why is Ranofer flabbergasted when Gebu seems to bring the goblet to the stonecutting shop?- Because the golden goblet is made of gold, unless it's actually stone just painted gold.
27. Why does Ranofer not speak of his suspicions to Heqet?- He doesn't have enough proof.
28. Why is Ranofer so miserable with the knowledge that the thief Gebu walks free?- Because he is going to keep stealing from the dead.
29. Why did Gebu plan for secret chambers in the tombs he built?- So he has easy access to the tombs to rob them.
30. Why are Ranofer’s friends concerned after the trumpet sounds to mark the start of the festival and Ranofer doesn’t appear?- Because He Usually Comes
31. Why does the Ancient worry about Ranofer following the robbers?- They are worried that he will get caught
32. Why do the friends decide to go to Ranofer’s aid?- Because thats what friends do
33. Describe the Valley of the Tombs.- a valley of tombs where dead people are
34. Ranofer felt the sunlight hit him like a blow – can you think of another way to describe this?- Ranofer felt the sunlight shine on his face suddenly.
35. What does it mean that Gebu was as strong as Set himself?- He was strong emotionally and physically.
36. How does Ranofer determine whose tomb the robbers are desecrating?- Based off the ones they had already robbed, they might go for another one, using the same pattern.
37. Why does Ranofer decide that the tomb robbers must be stopped.- Because tomb robbing is illegal.
38. Describe how Ranofer managed to escape.- he turned around and starting running as fast he could, then made back into the stone cutting shop after wards, than ran to the other side of the building.
39. Why does Ranofer decide to go to the palace to try to get help?- Because Royalty Would Believe him he hopes.
40. Why does Ranofer avoid the main gate?- To avoid the Guards
41. Why did the queen have a dwarf as part of her retinue?- Dwarfs are smart.
42. Irony is when something occurs that is strikingly different than what is expected, or language that is humorously sarcastic. Why is the dwarf’s name ironic?- He is expected to do everything the queen asks him to
43. How does Ranofer prove he is telling the truth? Why does this work?- With the Golden Goblet, Which was stolen from the tombs
44. Why does Ranofer’s requested reward make the court laugh? What does the request tell you about Ranofer?- He wants to be the best goldsmith in the world, like his father
45. How does Ranofer decide on the direction underground?- He follows the voices through the tunnel.
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